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GEOSCIENCES CONSULTANTS sarl
Paris, France
Type of organisation: mixed group of partners : private,
research, universities and NGO
Specialising in: Assessment and mitigation All type of natural
hazards and NATECH + cross approach between hazards
More specifically: Geo-Information for Disaster Management,
preparedness, mitigation
In-house capacity: Staff of 5 / no. students : 1 Phd for 2006
TEWS Info Day, 31 Jan 2006, Paris
TARGET in TEWS:
Extension of the TSUNAMICHAIN project
Objectives : create conditions for optimal future behaviour of populations
exposed to tsunami threats in case of alert or without alert
Actions :
partners and network
Three French partners + French red Cross + Universities from UK, Belgium, France
At least 20 partners supporting, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Tools
Psychosociological studies on victims of Asian tsunami in partnership with local partners (reaserch or hazard
prevention, rescue or civil protection, NGO’s) with know-how transfer
Web sharing of information, monitoring and exchange on various topics (not only alert but geophysics, sciences,
evacuation, etc..)
Map servers and data distributions
Local micro-projects on alert and evacuation training in accordance with IOC actions
Current activities : feasibility with support of FRC, contact and partnerships established
Prototype web site and map server
Targets : First step : experience to gain in Asia (Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indonesia)
Expected extensions :
operationalization of the concept on the long run (3 to 4 years) following development of alert networks
translation for targeted population
Geographical extension
TEWS Info Day, 31 Jan 2006, Paris
Example of survey using JRC travel time tool
Alert triggered at 15h59 UTC
Good anticipation for alert start but
alert cancellation may have been too
early :
Closed at 18:12 UTC when model
predict possible arrival after 18:41
A WEB SITE
Public : multi lingual information down
to local decision makers and
population
Restricted : publication and
assessment of data, project and
information for collaborators
A data base with publications and
results, maps
A MAP SERVER LINKED TO ALL
DOCUMENTS :
Here : comparison between buffer zone
(100m, 200m) and real penetration
inland of run-up on East coast of Sri
Lanka.
Potential Interest/Contribution to TEWS
Specific addressed Issues around Tsunami hazards
theme by TSUNAMICHAIN :
Identify and characterize coastal zones exposed to nea filed event out of
scope for alert system ro with extreme vulnerability (few possibilities of
refuge even with alert) - Explore alternatives
Insuring that alert is correctly exploited by exposed population , find local
referees (reception mode, acceptance, evacuation, false alarms
repetition)
Analyse process and efficiency of future alerts with an independent point
of view
Find out blocking mechanism for alert and evacuation
Feed back from the field
Introduce detailed run-up modelling or alternative approach for
vulnerability assessment of “small targets” (minor cities, isolated
industrial sites) where “heavy artillery” may not be justified or possible
Desired Level of Cooperation
Willing to participate in:
Partnership in a STREP or an IP
– Long term viability and extension of TSUNAMICHAIN
And/or
Wish to propose [STREP/SSA]:
– Completing the network and extending to
Mediterranean and Caribbean regions
Contact
Contact point: Dr GUILLANDE Richard,
general manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0033146646060
Url: http://www.geosciences-consult.com